The Charles Schwab Challenge has long been a staple of the PGA Tour, known for its tradition, challenging course, and competitive field. Held annually at the historic Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, the tournament combines prestige with high stakes, drawing top-tier talent from around the world. In 2025, the event has captured even more attention with an increased purse and a unique champion’s prize.
This year’s edition is especially notable not just for the golf on display, but also for how it continues to honor both heritage and innovation. The tournament blends the charm of its 78-year legacy with modern-day rewards and spectacle, turning every swing into a moment of potential history.
A $9.5 Million Purse in 2025
The 2025 tournament features a total prize purse of $9.5 million, up from $9.1 million in 2024. The winner will take home a generous $1.7 million, an increase from last year’s $1.638 million payout.
- 1: $1.71 million
- 2: $1.035 million
- 3: $655,500
- 4: $465,500
- 5: $389,500
- 6: $344,375
- 7: $320,625
- 8: $296,875
- 9: $277,875
- 10: $258,875
- 11: $239,875
- 12: $220,875
- 13: $201,875
- 14: $182,875
- 15: $173,375
- 16: $163,875
- 17: $154,375
- 18: $144,875
- 19: $135,375
- 20: $125,875
- 21: $116,375
- 22: $106,875
- 23: $99,275
- 24: $91,675
- 25: $84,075
- 26: $76,475
- 27: $73,625
- 28: $70,775
- 29: $67,925
- 30: $65,075
- 31: $62,225
- 32: $59,375
- 33: $55,337
- 34: $54,150
- 35: $51,775
- 36: $49,400
- 37: $47,025
- 38: $45,125
- 39: $43,225
- 40: $41,325
- 41: $39,425
- 42: $37,525
- 43: $35,625
- 44: $33,725
- 45: $31,825
- 46: $29,925
- 47: $28,025
- 48: $26,505
- 49: $25,175
- 50: $24,415
- 51: $23,845
- 52: $23,275
- 53: $22,895
- 54: $22,515
- 55: $22,325
- 56: $22,135
- 57: $21,954
- 58: $21,755
- 59: $21,565
- 60: $21,375
- 61: $21,185
- 62: $20,995
- 63: $20,805
- 64: $20,615
- 65: $20,425
- 66: $20,235
- 67: $20,045
- 68: $19,855
- 69: $19,655
- 70: $19,475
Intense Competition on the Course
The 2025 edition features a 135-player field, including big names such as Scottie Scheffler, fresh off his PGA Championship victory, along with contenders like Hideki Matsuyama and Tommy Fleetwood. After two rounds, Matthias Schmid and Benjamin Griffin lead the pack at -11, while Scheffler trails ten shots behind (talksport.com).
With a significant purse and a one-of-a-kind bonus prize, the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge continues to stand out as one of the premier stops on the PGA Tour.
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